The AccessibleWilderness Societybelieves that the concept of "Inclusion"...should reach out beyond urban centersand begin to include ourgreatest resource;"The Great Outdoors"

We believe thatthe term "all inclusive"should mean more thanjust "free drinks".Once complete, the facility onRoberts Lake will help providemore opportunities for adventurerslooking to enjoy the wildernessin a relatively barrier-free environmentdesigned with "Every-Body's"needs in mind.

Who is willthis facility be for?Not for people who use wheelchairs......but they can come.Not for Seniors with physical challenges......but they can come too.This facility will be designed for......YOU, for "Every-Body".

Roberts Lake38kms north ofCampbell River BCCrystal waters surrounded bygreen lush forest, it will be agreat place to begin yourVancouver Island adventure.

The Land ItselfClose to 25 acres oflakefront property locatedon the north east corner ofRoberts Lake here onVancouver Island.

Welcome to theAccessible Wilderness Society

Creating • Developing • Promoting

Barrier free wilderness opportunities for "Every-Body".

The Accessible Wilderness Society is working towards building Canada's first...

"Universally Designed" Wilderness Lodge and Campground Facility...

here on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia.

Have a look around to learn more about our Project and our Vancouver Island Travel Guide. We are proud to be promoting barrier free tourism here in British Columbia.

You Can Help

The Accessible Wilderness Society is for "Every-Body" so it stands to reason it will take "Everyone" to help make it happen. The AWS needs volunteers who are willing to act as advisors or possibly to become a Board of Direct in order to share their expertise as this Project moves forward. If you have experience in any of the following areas or if you share our passion then we'd love to hear from you.

General Contracting

Marketing

Grant Writing

Fundraising

Media

Legal/Accounting

Volunteers in action at our Family Fun Day atWembly Mall in Parksville, BC.

What's New

The new Vancouver Island Travel Planner is hot off the presses and being distributed starting the end of July 2013. Featuring over 40 "accessible" Parks and Trails here on the Island.Also available online in flipbook format.Order your copies today, they're Free!